As One Ice Rider - Ability ID 266

In-Game Description

"Unnerve + Chilling Neigh."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces)

As One combines two abilities into one powerful signature move. Unnerve prevents all opposing Pokémon from consuming held items like berries and Focus Sash. Chilling Neigh raises Attack by one stage when this Pokémon knocks out an opponent, stacking for multiple KOs.

Character count: 289

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

As One (Ice Rider) is a legendary signature ability that combines the effects of two separate abilities: Unnerve and Chilling Neigh. This creates a unique dual-effect ability that provides both defensive utility and offensive momentum.

Core Components

Unnerve Component

• Effect: Prevents all opposing Pokémon from consuming their held items during battle
• Scope: Affects all enemies on the field simultaneously
• Items Blocked: All consumable items including berries, herbs, seeds, Focus Sash, Eject Button
• Duration: Active as long as the Pokémon remains on the field

Chilling Neigh Component

• Effect: Raises Attack by one stage (+50%) when knocking out an opponent
• Trigger: Must directly defeat an enemy with an attacking move
• Stacking: Multiple KOs provide cumulative Attack boosts (up to +6 maximum)
• Timing: Activates immediately after target faints

Implementation Details

The ability is implemented as a unified effect in src/abilities.cc:

constexpr Ability AsOneIceRider = {
    .onEntry = +[](ON_ENTRY) -> int { return SwitchInAnnounce(B_MSG_SWITCHIN_ASONE); },
    .onBattlerFaints = +[](ON_BATTLER_FAINTS) -> int {
        CHECK(ChillingNeigh.onBattlerFaints(DELEGATE_BATTLER_FAINTS))
        gBattleScripting.abilityPopupOverwrite = ABILITY_CHILLING_NEIGH;
        BattleScriptCall(BattleScript_AbilityPopUpStack);
        return NO_ANNOUNCE;
    },
    .onBattlerFaintsFor = APPLY_ON_ATTACKER,
    .unsuppressable = TRUE,
    .randomizerBanned = TRUE,
    .unnerve = TRUE,
};

Special Properties

• Unsuppressable: Cannot be disabled by abilities like Neutralizing Gas
• Randomizer Banned: Excluded from random ability assignment
• Special Announcement: Custom switch-in message when entering battle
• Ability Popup Override: Shows "Chilling Neigh" popup when the Attack boost triggers

Strategic Applications

Offensive Benefits

• Snowball Potential: Each KO makes subsequent KOs easier with higher Attack
• Late-Game Cleanup: Excels at sweeping weakened teams
• Choice Item Synergy: Works well with Choice Band for initial KO power
• Multi-KO Scenarios: Particularly powerful against multiple weak opponents

Defensive Benefits

• Item Denial: Prevents defensive berries from saving opponents
• Focus Sash Nullification: Ensures clean OHKOs on frail setup sweepers
• Setup Prevention: Blocks stat-boosting berries during opponent setup
• Double Battle Control: Affects both opponents simultaneously

Competitive Interactions

Synergistic Elements

• Physical Movesets: Maximizes the Attack boost value
• High Base Attack: Amplifies the percentage increase from stat boosts
• Priority Moves: Helps secure KOs to trigger the ability
• Coverage Moves: Ensures ability to hit diverse opponent types

Counters and Limitations

• Status Moves: Cannot trigger Attack boost from indirect damage
• Substitute: Blocks the KO effect if opponent uses Substitute
• Defensive Walls: High-HP opponents may survive even with Attack boosts
• Speed Control: Slower speed may prevent multiple KO opportunities

Related Abilities

• As One (Shadow Rider): Sister ability combining Unnerve + Grim Neigh (Special Attack boost)
• Crowned King: Combines all three effects (Unnerve + both Neigh abilities)
• Individual Components: Can be compared to standalone Unnerve (#127) and Chilling Neigh (#264)

Pokémon Association

As One (Ice Rider) is typically associated with Calyrex's Ice Rider form in official games, representing the fusion of the King of Bountiful Harvests with Glastrier, the Wild Horse Pokémon. The combination reflects both the regal intimidation (Unnerve) and the fierce charging power (Chilling Neigh) of this legendary fusion.

Code Location

• Defined in src/abilities.cc as constexpr Ability AsOneIceRider
• Listed in ability mapping at ID 266 (ABILITY_AS_ONE_ICE_RIDER)
• Description stored in proto/AbilityList.textproto
• Switch-in message defined as B_MSG_SWITCHIN_ASONE